24 Hours of Le Mans

Publication date: 07 Jun 2023

About the 24 Hours of Le Mans

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the legendary and most famous endurance car race that tests the endurance of cars and drivers alike. Races are held near the city of Le Mans in France. The car which covers the most distance in 24 hours is proclaimed the winner of the competition. Moreover, this victory does not mean achievement of an individual car, but of the entire manufacturer’s brand and with it an increase in sales. Interesting fact: the champagne shower tradition originated in the 1967 race, when Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt jokingly showered journalists and company president Henry Ford with champagne for not believing the pilots would win.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the stages of the Triple Crown of motorsports. Indy 500 and Monaco Grand Prix races are next. 

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2025 24Hours of Le Mans

In 2025, the iconic competition will once again bring together the best drivers and car manufacturers in the world. Fans can expect intense competition on the track, technological innovations and an unforgettable atmosphere of one of the most prestigious races on the planet.

When will it take place?

The official date of the 24 Heures du Mans 2025 is June 14–15, 2025. The venue will traditionally be the Sarthe circuit in the French city of Le Mans. This event is part of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) calendar and is the main round of the season.

Who will take part in Le Mans 2025?

The list of participants promises to be especially impressive. In the Hypercar category, where leading manufacturers compete, big names are expected again:

Toyota Gazoo Racing — the current favorite with experience and stability

Ferrari AF Corse — returning with ambitions to repeat their success

Porsche Penske Motorsport — a legendary brand with modern technology

Peugeot Sport and Cadillac Racing — teams striving for a breakthrough

Newcomers like BMW and Lamborghini, who debuted in the class and intend to surprise

Also, the race traditionally includes crews in the LMP2 and LMGT3 classes, where both professionals and semi-professional teams compete. This makes Le Mans especially diverse and unpredictable.

Who is the favorite at Le Mans 2025?

Although forecasting in endurance racing is a thankless task, analysts point out several obvious contenders:

• Toyota is the leader of recent years, whose reliability has been proven by time
• Ferrari has a strong lineup of pilots and excellent speed
• Porsche is a historically successful team, always ready to fight
• BMW and Lamborghini are possible sensations of the season

It is important to remember that at Le Mans, success depends not only on speed, but also on strategy, weather conditions, reliability of the car and the well-coordinated work of the entire team.

History of the race

The first Le Mans race happened in 1923, with 33 teams taking part. André Lagache and René Léonard won the first edition. Since then, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been held annually in June. To this day, the race remains the most prestigious endurance race in the world. Furthermore, the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans has contributed to the development and progression of automobile technology every year.

The Circuit de la Sarthe is 13.6 km long. In 1988, Roger Dorchy also set a speed record on one section of the track as he reached 405 km/h in his car. 

The fastest lap belongs to the Japanese road racer Kamui Kobayashi, who covered the track in 3 minutes and 14 seconds in the 2017 qualifying session.

Previous 24 Hours of Le Mans race results

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

At the moment, there is no information about the dates of the next 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race yet. 

Keep an eye on the dates of races and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.

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